newlywed

noun

new·​ly·​wed ˈnü-lē-ˌwed 

ˈnyü-

: a person recently married

Examples of newlywed in a Sentence

They took pictures of the happy newlyweds.

Recent Examples on the Web

After the ceremony, the newlyweds sped off in a vintage Beauford back to Adare Manor. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Since then, the newlyweds haven’t spent much time together due to their busy schedules. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026

For her first red carpet as a newlywed, Swift sparkled in Tamara Ralph Couture and loads of rings. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

The newlyweds then celebrated again in high style Sunday night at the 46-year-old groom’s Grill and the Pool at New York City’s iconic Seagram Building, Page Six reports. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for newlywed

• abovesaid
• aforesaid
• arrowhead
• casinghead
• copperhead
• figurehead
• fountainhead
• gingerbread
• hammerhead
• infrared
• leatherhead
• letterhead

Kids Definition

newlywed

noun

new·​ly·​wed ˈn(y)ü-lē-ˌwed 

: a person recently married